Uncle Leone

"Uncle" Leone (C. 1926-) was the head of the Sicilian Mafia in Corleone. He tried to kill his own nephew, Salvatore Leone, in 1998.

Background
Uncle Leone was born in Sicily to a Sicilian family. He rose above the ranks and eventually became boss.

Attempt on his nephew's life (1998)
In 1998 Leone began working with Massimo Torini, another high ranking Sicilian. The two devised a plan to kill Salvatore Leone due to them thinking he was "out of control". The plan failed and Torini was killed, shortly afterwards Leone made piece with his nephew and returned to Sicily.